Introduction to Birding
Are you fascinated by the different species of birds on our beautiful island of Tobago? Willing to learn more about them? This courses aims to increase the knowledge of all bird enthusiasts and your ability to identify species by ear and sight.
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Introduction to Birding
- Method: Face to Face
- Contact Hours: 48 hours
- Price: TT$2,395
Next Session: June 2, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
| 5pm – 8pm|
Class Structure- face-to-Face|
Date: 1st June ,2026 -20th Jul,2025
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You are required to pay 100% of the total cost at least seven (7) working days prior to commencing of training. If you are unable to pay the full amount before the start of classes, you have the option of making 50% down payment and the balance payable by the middle of the programme.
Persons that choose to make payments via the bank account: the receipt must be emailed or Whatsapp to 477-8910 one (1) week before commencing of training.
Should THTI cancel a scheduled class before its commencement, THTI will refund 100% of the course fee.Â
Should an applicant having paid all the required fees withdraw before the start of a scheduled class (having not attended any classes) a 10% penalty fee will be charged.
Should an applicant having paid all the required fees withdraw after the start of a scheduled class (having attended at least one (1) class) a 20% penalty fee will be charged.
No refund is applicable should an applicant having paid all the required fees withdraw after attending two (2) or more than two (2) classes
Should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw before the start of a scheduled class (having not attended any classes) a 10% penalty fee will be charged.
Should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw after the start of a scheduled class (having attended at least one (1) class) a 50% penalty fee will be charged.
No Refund is applicable should an applicant having paid part of the required fees withdraw after attending two(2) or more than two (2) classes.
Applicants in cases 2 and 3 will be given the option to transfer to another course or the same course being offered at another date.
Course Summary
Introduction to Birding
- Method: Face to Face
- Contact Hours: 48 hours
- Price: TT$2,395
Next Session: June 2, 2025
Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
| 5pm – 8pm|
Class Structure- face-to-Face|
Date: 1st June ,2026 -20th Jul,2025
Learning Outcomes
- A new profession in the tourism sector as a birding guide.
- Improve your ability to identify new species of birds and their behaviour.
- Enhance your professional service offerings within the tourism sector.
Course Description:
This course was designed for any bird enthusiast who desires to be a birdwatcher or birder. This course will enable participants to identify a variety of species of birds by ear and sight; and learn about birds’ origin, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, habitats, ethics and other behaviours. The course also caters for those who wish to learn about the basics of bird identification, improve their existing identification skills for their tour guide business.
Topics:
- The origin of birds and the naming of birds.
- Taxonomy – classification of birds.
- Basic bird anatomy and physiology.
- Bird identification by sight – size, shape, colour and flight (as birding tools).
- Birding by ear – courtship calls, nesting/feeding fledglings, male vs female, alarm calls, hunting.
- Habitat, environments, season and distribution.
- Essentials of bird migration and navigation.
- Types: Birds of the night, waterbirds and shorebirds.
- Birding sites in the 4 quadrants of Tobago.
- Ethics, safety and security while birding.
Questions? Please contact us at hazel.taylor@thti.edu.tt or 868-477-8910
Course Instructor(s):
William Trim
Owner, Nature To and Fro Tours
Mr. William Trim is an experience tour guide and trainer he also the owner of Nature To and Fro Tours. He has been birding and tour guiding since 1985 training over 250 tour guides both locally and regionally including birders, taxi drivers and hikers. He obtained his Master of Science in Forestry from the University of Aberdeen. He was the Head of the Tobago Forestry Division and in 2019 he accompanied the National Geographic travellers’ crew on a tour of Tobago.
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Cash deposits can be made at the bank. You can also pay via bank transfer or credit card through our website.
Note: We no longer accept cash payments on campus.
Do I get a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes you will receive your certificate upon completion once all fees are paid.
